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VATULELE ISLAND RESORT, Fiji Islands:
5 stars, rated many years as the world's finest luxury island getaway - The development
of a perfect tropical escape was the vision of Emmy-award winning Australian television
producer Henry Crawford, and his creative partner, Martin Livingston, a fifth generation
European Fijian. The result is Vatulele (pronounced ‘Vah-too-lay-lay’), on one of the southern
islands of the Fijian group. It took two years to find the ideal South Seas location, and
three more to enhance the natural beauty of the site with man-made luxury where stressed-out
guests could escape the pressures of Western society.
LIZARD ISLAND RESORT, Australia:
5 stars, World-renowned island sanctuary in the far northern Great Barrier Reef,
& by all rating agencies the finest reef resort in Australia, with certainty -
Lizard Island offers an escape of a different kind. This is without question, one of
Australia's premier resorts being right on the Great Barrier Reef is rare enough, but
Lizard Island offers the full spectrum. Imagine beaches so pristine, so untouched, that
yours are the only footsteps in the sand. You'll discover the beaches of your dreams on
Lizard Island and delight in exploring them.
MATANGI ISLAND RESORT, NE Fiji Islands:
4 stars, just a quick jaunt from Malcolm Forbes private isle & Fiji's best value,
featuring 3 world-acclaimed "treehouse suites" actually built high into banyans! -
Matangi, home to one of Fiji's premier resorts, is the epitome of a South Pacific
island paradise. The only thing on the island is the resort. There are no cars, no roads,
no villages, and no rush. A horseshoe-shaped island, Matangi is ringed by several beautiful
white-sand beaches, and wraps around a lagoon of pure aquamarine.
(Tie) BLACKBIRD CAYE & MANTA Resorts, Belize:
4-star beauties; best of the Belize Barrier Reef atoll diving - There is something at Blackbird Caye
Resort for everyone. Sunfish sailboats, windsurfers, kayaks, canoes, and more. Manta Lagoon offers
brightly colored tube sponges, gorgonians, stands of black coral and swaying sea fans decorate the
seascape. The dive staff takes care of every dive need, from equipment storage and rental to carrying
your tanks and dive gear.
(Tie) LITTLE CAYMAN BEACH RESORT & BRAC REEF RESORT, Cayman Islands:
4-star gems with some of the best corals & fish life in the Caribbean - Little Cayman boasts the third largest bird
sanctuary in the Caribbean and we encourage our guests to arrange for a tour to see all the sites on Little Cayman.
There is much you can do at the Brac Reef Beach Resort. Take in the breathtaking view from atop of the island's fully
functioning lighthouse. Explore the island's historical museum or the bat caves tucked in the limestone bluffs at
Cayman Brac's eastern end.
KUNGKUNGAN BAY RESORT, Sulawesi, Indonesia:
4 stars, a safe, serene escape from touristy SE Asia, with world-class shallow corals &
literally hundreds of exotic fish & coral species; an U/W photographer's Valhalla - Kungkungan Bay
Resort is a renowned upscale dive resort set in a large bay on the protected side of the beautiful
tropical island of North Sulawesi. Kungkungan Bay is a part of the world famous Lembeh Strait which
in the last few years has become the premier macro and critter diving destination in the world. If you
are looking for great diving, unusual critters and a completely unique experience, then Kungkungan Bay
resort is the place for you.
ROYAL KONA RESORT / ECO-ADVENTURES, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii:
3 stars, Best-value dive resort we have found anywhere in Hawaii - Escape to our islands for a refreshing sense of relaxation and rejuvenation, and enjoy the crystal clear, b
blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Join us at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and experience the unique culture of the
Hawaiian people, with their pervasive "ALOHA" spirit and enjoy yourself in paradise.
NAUTILUS DIVE RESORT & DUNBAR ROCK VILLA, Guanaja Island, Honduras:
Sister lodges on Guanaja Island, in the placid Bay Islands of Honduras: 3 stars, the best-value lodging &
diving in the Bay Islands, bar none - Nautilus Dive Resort provides three daily boat dives plus one night dive per week
as standard practice. Because we run the resort around the diving, we're flexible enough to take you on any extra dives,
including night dives, that you may request. Our regular service includes setting up your gear on a tank for your first dive,
switching tanks between dives, and rinsing and storing your gear at the end of the dive day.
La CONCHA BEACH RESORT / CORTEZ CLUB, La Paz, Baja, Mexico:
3 stars, all ocean-facing rooms with prices happily stuck in '96 - La Concha Beach Resort is centrally located on a
secluded beach along La Paz Bay on Carretera Pichilingue. It lies just minutes east of the picturesque waterfront
city of La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, and a short drive west of the famous white sandy beaches at
Tecolote and Balandra. Whether you are seeking a romantic getaway, a vacation escape or an adventure playground
for the entire family, you'll find it all at La Concha Beach Resort.
ARAWAK BEACH INN / SEA-EYE DIVING on GRAND TURK:
3 stars; our pick for best-value, serene properties in Eastern Caribbean - For a sand between your toes getaway and a
casual relaxed atmosphere, there can be no better place to stay than the Arawak Beach Inn - Anguilla. Comprising of
just 17 accommodations painted in pretty pastel shades, at the Arawak Beach Inn a home-away-from-home atmosphere prevails,
be it with a distinctly Caribbean flavor.
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